What does FS stand for?

Fingerstick (blood glucose level)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Results from the Prothrombin Office-Testing Benefit Evaluation (PROBE) study indicate that patients prefer fingerstick PT/INR tests with a portable monitor over venous lab draws.

POC PT/INR testing: a better choice for patients and providers

In a multinational study presented at the annual scientific sessions of the American Diabetes Association, data from both continuous glucose monitoring and fingerstick monitoring over 3 months in 507 individuals with and without diabetes were compared with hemoglobin [A.

'Estimated average glucose' unit gains favor

The Food and Drug Administration approved a quick HIV test that only requires a fingerstick of blood and takes 20 minutes.

New HIV test is as easy as a pregnancy test

The equipment will include a blood pressure measuring device and a fingerstick glucometer that connect directly to the computer.

Diabetics to get care through the Internet

Home care patients and their Homecare Nurse will also enjoy the quick results and the elimination of venous draws because the AvoSure PT-Pro works with only a single drop of blood from a fingerstick.

AVOCET GETS FDA CLEARANCE AND CLIA "WAIVED" STATUS FOR PT-PRO

New monitor reduces reliance on fingersticks A new device that could alleviate bothersome fingerstick testing for your adult diabetic patients is under review by the FDA.

New monitor reduces reliance on fingersticks

Participants get paper screens of risk factors, and fingerstick blood glucose tests are given to those who ask for them or who answer yes to screening questions.

Do you know how to reach more undiagnosed diabetics?

Discussion revolved around the concurrent release of results from a study by 11 lipid research clinics across the United States that evaluated a rapid, automated assay requiring only a fingerstick sample of blood.

Is now the time for cholesterol screening?